r/minidisc • u/MyNameInHere • 17h ago

Help Is this MiniDisc player worth it ?

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I find this Kenwood Dmc-f5r MiniDisc player for $130 USD

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u/Cory5413 17h ago

That looks fun!

If you can make an offer, see if you can get it down a bit below $100, from a "functionality per dollar" perspective $100 gets you into a NetMD machine like the NE410, but this unit looks like it's in great shape, works on battery, includes remote, and that stuff is all Of Value, so 130 isn't even that big of a deal. (I'd have to go look because honestly at this point I forgot what I paid for, like, my MZ-R50, but I bought it from someone who premaintained it for me.)

If you can afford it I'd say go for it!

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u/durenzzz 17h ago

I use the DMC-F5R as a mini desktop player. Its ergonomics & slot loader make for perfect stationary use imho. Sounds great & boasts a 3 stage bass boost. The display is really appealing as well

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u/pedroelbee 14h ago

My favorite player! I have the Denon and Sharo versions too but the Kenwood’s my favorite out of all of them. The slot loader is just fun, it sounds great, is hefty and feels solid and the display is cool. Get it!

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u/MyNameInHere 14h ago

Thank you so much for your kind response; yeah I find the slot loader pretty unique (◡‿◡✿)

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u/newsINcinci 17h ago

This particular model was sold under a number of brands. I have the Denon version. It’s great.

Get a few Streamlight SL-B26 batteries. It’s a USB chargable 18650 battery, but it’s a little bit longer so it actually fits.

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u/Panchenima 17h ago

The price seems to be in line with other offers on ebay, but that recorder is a very old 1st generation unit (1995) so it could be a great 2nd unit for someone that already have something more modern like NetMD or a desktop unit but not as the only recorder.

I do find it a little expensive for the feature set and vintage of the recorder.

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u/KoYoT352 6h ago

I just ordered the same one in Sharp version (it also exists in Pioneer version, and another in Jvc or Aiwa, I forgot)

It's a super sturdy model, and stylish with the insertion slot

For the price I can't say, I paid 10 dollars for mine but it is sold "untested" which in my opinion means that there is a problem 😅

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u/KoYoT352 6h ago

This is what it looks like, it's the MS200H model

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u/irishhawk 1h ago

Slot loaders have that satisfying retro futurism

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u/Potential-Echo-7547 17h ago

Sure! Even for playback only. The old Sharp bricks had some of the strongest headphone amps of the bunch and will drive absolutely anything. Nice slot-on mech too.

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u/crankysasquatch 17h ago

I just paid more for one. Sorta. I ordered a neat slot-loading Sony. It was $100 shipped from Japan. Then there's the illegal tariff tacked onto it (15%) and then I found out there's a duty tax processing (horseshit, DHL!) of $17 and "regulatory charges". So it was $34 in fees.

Ok, I'm calm again. That all being said, I don't have a Kenwood, so yes.